Ed Emory, who coached East Carolina football for five seasons, died on Friday following an extended illness, the university confirmed.

ECU declined to release further information about Emory’s death until funeral arrangements are made, a university official said.

Emory oversaw Pirate football from 1980 through ’84, compiling a record of 26-29 in that span.

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